Cyber Security Analyst III - Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Core
Conduct hands-on digital forensic investigations, analyze security events, and lead incident response within a highly regulated federal environment.
Role type
Senior IC Cyber Security Analyst (Digital Forensics & Incident Response)
Builds
Incident response capabilities, forensic evidence analysis, and security monitoring for federal operations
Domain
Federal government / Cybersecurity
Required skills
Digital forensics, incident response, SIEM analysis, NIDS/SOAR configuration, endpoint protection, firewall/DLP/email filtering, vulnerability scanning, PCAP analysis, threat intelligence, audit support, disaster recovery planning, technical mentoring
Preferred skills
ICS/OT experience, federal FISMA-regulated environment experience, GCFA/GCIH/GNFA/CySA+/CEH certifications, Bachelor's in Cybersecurity/CS/IT
Technologies
SIEM, NIDS, SOAR, endpoint protection, firewalls, DLP, email filtering, vulnerability scanners, PCAP tools
Responsibilities
Conduct digital forensic investigations on targeted endpoints; Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events across the enterprise; Identify and handle reportable security incidents; Collect, analyze, and document evidence and artifacts; Monitor security reports and translate threat intelligence into actionable response activities; Distribute threat advisories and cybersecurity directives; Participate in disaster recovery exercises; Support operation and improvement of cybersecurity tools; Review and coach junior professionals
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentoring responsibilities